US Bridges

Davis Ranch Road over Bayou Meto

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 2.6 MI N of Zion Hill · Structure no. 000000000022683

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
242
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Ranch Road over Bayou Meto is a steel truss - thru carrying Davis Ranch Road over Bayou Meto in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 242 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2007. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDavis Ranch Road
CrossesBayou Meto
Location2.6 MI N of Zion Hill
RouteCounty Highway 802
Coordinates34.98786, -92.16917
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2018)
Projected traffic294 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Davis Ranch Road over Bayou Meto built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis Ranch Road over Bayou Meto in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Davis Ranch Road over Bayou Meto carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Davis Ranch Road over Bayou Meto?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Davis Ranch Road over Bayou Meto?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.